Royal Tourist #3 (1904)
First car driven by Joe Tracy who participated in five races associated with the Vanderbilt Cup Races (1904-1906)
Make: Royal Tourist
Year: 1904
Mechanician: Unknown
Horsepower: 35
Finish Place: 13
Average Speed:
#3 Royal Tourist (USA) driven by Joe Tracy, 35 HP. Finished 13th. Cracked cylinder and crankcase on Bethpage Road during lap 2.
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